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About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Government Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, is a state government medical college affiliated to Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, offering MBBS with an annual intake of 175 seats. Admission is through NEET-UG scores and Andhra Pradesh state counselling. The annual tuition and other charges for government quota students total INR 11,250, making it among the most affordable MBBS programmes in Andhra Pradesh. The college is ECFMG-approved and has been training doctors since 1980.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. AP NEET counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- 1,000-bed attached hospital for extensive clinical rotations from second year
- 19 MD/MS specialties available for MBBS graduates to pursue PG at same campus
- ECFMG approval enabling MBBS graduates to apply for US clinical rotations
SMC Vijayawada MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Government Quota, per year) | INR 7,000 |
| Special, Development and Other Charges (per year) | INR 4,250 |
| Management Quota Tuition (per year) | INR 13,20,000 |
| NRI Quota Tuition (per year) | INR 39,60,000 |
| Hostel Fee (per year, optional) | INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 |
| Total Fees (Government Quota, 4.5 years) | INR 50,625 |
- Hostel charges are optional and excluded from the government quota total above.
- Management quota total for 4.5 years is INR 59,40,000 excluding hostel.
- Andhra Pradesh government issues a service bond to government quota MBBS graduates.
SMC Vijayawada MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration Opened | Feb 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration Closed | Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Exam Held | Jun 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Result Declared | Jul 16, 2026 |
| AP NEET UG Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- Candidates register on the AP state counselling portal at drntruhsadmissions.in.
- 15% All India Quota seats are allotted via MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology from a recognised board.
- Minimum aggregate of 50% in PCB for general candidates (45% for OBC and 40% for SC/ST).
- Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31, 2026 and a valid NEET-UG 2026 qualifying score.
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with a valid score as per NMC cut-off norms.
- Register for AP state counselling at drntruhsadmissions.in and pay the registration fee.
- Upload required documents and complete online verification as per the counselling schedule.
- Fill college and course preferences during the web-options window.
- Accept the seat allotment online and report to SMC Vijayawada with original documents to confirm admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want a government MBBS seat at very low annual fees in Andhra Pradesh.
- You aim to practice in AP after MBBS and are comfortable with the service bond.
- You need strong clinical exposure at a 1,000-bed government teaching hospital.
- You plan to pursue MD/MS and prefer doing PG at the same established campus.
✗ Skip if
- You cannot commit to the Andhra Pradesh government service bond obligation.
- You prefer a medical college in a major metro city like Hyderabad or Chennai.
- You need a private management quota seat without the strict NEET rank requirement.
- You want a college with a dedicated international clinical exchange programme.
SMC Vijayawada MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| AP Post-Matric Scholarship | Tuition fee reimbursement as per AP state norms | SC/ST/OBC students in government quota seats with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs |
| Central Sector Scholarship Scheme | INR 10,000 per year | Top 20th percentile in Class 12 board and family income below INR 8 Lakhs |
| National Scholarship Portal - Merit cum Means | Partial fee support as per NSP norms | Family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs and minimum 80% in Class 12 |
- AP state scholarships are applied via the AP Scholarship portal at scholarship.ap.gov.in.
- Central scholarships are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
As mentioned, SMC Vijayawada offers admission to MBBS program based on Andhra-Pradesh-NEET-Counselling rank. SMC Vijayawada Andhra-Pradesh-NEET-Counselling Cutoff 2025 rank is 1203331 for the General category. Further, Andhra-Pradesh-NEET-Counselling cutoff rank is 539408 for SC , 175000 for ST , 72716 for BCA and 58800 for BCB category. Check SMC Vijayawada Cutoff
SMC Vijayawada MBBS Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in SMC Vijayawada MBBS Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the SMC Vijayawada MBBS program in 2025 was closed at the 1203331 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 177763 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | Cutoff rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 42408 | 33052 |
| SC | 118701 | |
| ST | 175000 | 174906 |
| BCA | 72716 | |
| BCB | 42793 | |
| BCD | 27740 | 33914 |
| BCE | 90562 | |
| BCC | 37629 |
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, SMC Vijayawada ranks 260 out of 632 colleges in India and 7th in state Andhra Pradesh for its MBBS program.
- 65 out of 70 under IIRF Medical Ranking 2025.
Read more on SMC Vijayawada Rankings here
SMC Vijayawada MBBS FAQs
Ques. What is the fee for MBBS at Government Siddhartha Medical College Vijayawada?
Ans. Government quota students at SMC Vijayawada pay an annual tuition fee of INR 7,000 plus INR 4,250 in other charges, totalling INR 11,250 per year. Over 4.5 academic years, the total tuition and charges come to INR 50,625. Management quota fees are INR 13,20,000 per year. Hostel accommodation of INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per year is optional and charged separately.
Ques. What NEET-UG rank is needed for a government seat at SMC Vijayawada?
Ans. For All India Quota seats at SMC Vijayawada, the 2025 general category closing rank was around 17,827. For AP state quota seats, the cutoff rank varies by category and round of counselling. Candidates should refer to the official AP NEET counselling seat matrix on drntruhsadmissions.in for category-wise current data.
Ques. How is the clinical training at SMC Vijayawada for MBBS students?
Ans. SMC Vijayawada is attached to the Government General Hospital, Vijayawada, which has over 1,000 beds. MBBS students begin clinical rotations from the second year across general medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, and orthopedics. The hospital serves a large patient load from across Andhra Pradesh, ensuring diverse clinical case exposure through the training years.
Ques. What is the service bond condition for MBBS students at SMC Vijayawada?
Ans. Government MBBS students at SMC Vijayawada are required to sign a service bond with the Andhra Pradesh government. After graduating, they must serve in designated rural or government healthcare facilities for a specified period. The bond conditions are published in the official AP state counselling notification and must be reviewed before accepting a government quota seat.
Ques. Does SMC Vijayawada have PG programmes for MBBS graduates?
Ans. Yes, SMC Vijayawada offers 19 MD/MS postgraduate specialties with a total of 137 PG seats. Specialties include General Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Anaesthesiology, and Pathology. Admission to PG programmes is through NEET-PG scores and AP PG counselling. MBBS graduates can compete for PG seats through the regular state counselling process.
Ques. What is the hostel and campus infrastructure at SMC Vijayawada?
Ans. SMC Vijayawada has a 57-acre campus with separate hostel facilities for male and female students. Hostel charges range from INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per year, covering accommodation with food. The campus has modern lecture theatres, pre-clinical labs, a central library with online journal access, ICU training facilities, and sports grounds for students.